Smart Akraka
Nigerian sprinter (1934–2016)
Smart Akraka in 2015. | |
Personal information | |
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Nationality | Nigerian |
Born | (1934-04-13)13 April 1934 Lagos, Nigeria |
Died | 8 June 2016(2016-06-08) (aged 82) Bayelsa, Nigeria |
Sport | |
Sport | Sprinting |
Event | 4 × 100 metres relay |
Smart Ekiyegha-Akraka (13 April 1934 – 8 June 2016) was a Nigerian sprinter.[1] He competed in the men's 4 × 100 metres relay at the 1960 Summer Olympics.[2]
His daughter Maria Akraka is a former 800 metres runner.
References
- ^ "Smart Akraka, Former Athletics Federation Of Nigeria President Dead". Online Nigeria. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Smart Akraka Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
External links
- Smart Akraka at Olympedia
- Smart Akraka at the Commonwealth Games Federation (archived)
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